Former New York State Traffic Court Judge Represents Drivers in Traffic Court

Posted February 25, 2016

NYC Bronx and Harlem Traffic Court Judge, Harold Dee, a veteran of 25,000 motor vehicle and traffic violation hearings, represents clients’ interests in both Traffic Court and Criminal Court.

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Mount Kisco, NY – February 24, 2016 – NYC Bronx and Harlem Traffic Court Judge, Harold Dee, a veteran of 25,000 motor vehicle and traffic violation hearings, represents clients’ interests in both Traffic Court and Criminal Court.

Harold Dee, a White Plains DWI lawyer, is located in New York’s Hudson Valley and specializes in representing motorists charged with violations of New York’s Vehicle and Traffic Law such as speeding and drunk driving. Harold Dee represents clients in the Courts of Westchester, NYC, Rockland, Dutchess, Columbia, Putnam, Sullivan, Green, Orange, Nassau and Suffolk Counties in New York State as well as courts in western Connecticut and northern NJ.

Harold Dee gained the knowledge and ability to protect clients while sitting as a Traffic Court Judge in Manhattan and the Bronx. Mr. Dee’s expertise, acquired over the last forty years, includes representing thousands of drivers in discussions, conferences, plea bargains, hearings and trials with local city, town and village prosecutors and District Attorneys. In addition to moving violations and drunk driving offenses, Harold Dee also represents motorists’ charged with traffic related crimes such as reckless driving, driving with a suspended or revoked license, and in hit and run accidents.

Harold Dee is a trustworthy, tenacious, and affordable Bedford DWI lawyer that promotes an excellent attorney-client relationship by keeping clients informed throughout hearings. If you are looking for a reliable Traffic and DWI Defense Attorney with the best possible representation, Harold Dee will help you to save your money and avoid getting points on your driver license. Don’t risk losing your license. For a free consultation, call 1-800-427-6533 or visit www.harolddee.com.

New York State New Law – No Texting/Using a Cell Phone While Driving

Posted June 17, 2013

Starting June 01, 2013, New York State will be further cracking down on using a handheld device/texting while driving. In the last few years, cell phone violations have went from no points to 2 than 3 and now 5. This new law applies to talking on the cell phone as well as using the device to text/email.

Texting while driving has become a huge problem in the last few years as texting has become more common. According to NY State, between 2011 and 2012, there was a 234% increase in the number of tickets issued for texting while driving

According to NY DMV:

What is the law on cell phone use while you operate a vehicle in NYS?

New York State has a law that does not allow you to use a hand-held mobile telephone while you drive. If you use a hand-held mobile telephone while you drive, except to call 911 or to contact medical, fire or police personnel about an emergency, you can receive a traffic ticket and pay a maximum fine of $100 and mandatory surcharges and fees of up to $85. For offenses committed between October 5, 2011 and May 31, 2013, this violation carries three driver violation points. For offenses committed on or after June 1, 2013, this violation carries five driver violation points.

What is the law on texting/using a cell phone while you operate a vehicle in NYS?

New York State law prohibits all drivers from using portable electronic devices, such as cell phones and smart phones, to send text messages or emails while driving. The penalty for a violation of this law is a fine of up to $150 plus mandatory surcharges and fees of up to $85. For offenses committed between October 5, 2011 and May 31, 2013, this violation carries three drivers’ violation points. For offenses committed on or after June 1, 2013, this violation carries five drivers violation points.

Using a handheld electronic device is now a primary offense; an officer may stop you if you are observed using a handheld device while driving.
Teens beware: being convicted of talking/texting while driving can take you off the road. Below is a chart showing how the new law unlike the old, will take a new driver off the road for a certain amount of time.

*License Holders*	*Old Law* *Cell Phone and Texting Convictions*			*New Law* *Cell Phone and Texting Convictions*
	Suspension	Revocation	Points	Suspension	Revocation	Points
Probationary	No	No	3	60 days for first conviction	6 months for subsequent conviction within 6 months of license restoration	5
Junior	No	No	3	60 days for first conviction	60 days for subsequent conviction within 6 months of license restoration	5
All others	No	No	3	No	No	5

Former New York State Traffic Court Judge Represents Drivers in Traffic Court.

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Former New York State Traffic Court Judge Represents Drivers in Traffic Court

New York State New Law – No Texting/Using a Cell Phone While Driving